Local Collection

Maori girls rubbing noses, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Promenade and Castle, Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales
Promenade and Castle, Criccieth, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Thomas Hardys cottage, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Greenhill Gardens and Promenade, Weymouth, Dorset - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Porthmadog, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, North Wales - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Down-Along, Clovelly, Devon - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Monsal Dale, Derbyshire - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon

The Aldwych, London - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Newby Bridge, Lake District, Cumbria - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Dawlish, South Devon, viewed from the station - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Marine Terrace and Castle, Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales
Marine Terrace and Castle, Criccieth, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

A map of the Colne Valley Cloth District
Pictorial map of the Colne Valley Cloth District in Yorkshire, drawn by the poster artist and designer Leslie MacDonald Gill the year before his death, in 1946

Miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall
Miner at work with a drill underground (below the sea) in Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, which was just about to cease operation. Date: circa 1986

Fox Hunters toast a day on the hunt at their local
A group of riders and their hounds toast a day at the hunt outside a local pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Spa Pavilion Gardens and Beach, Felixstowe, Suffolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Central America, Panama, Cristobal. Kuna Indian traditional molas

Parish Council Cartoon
A parish council caricatured

Dolgellau and Cader Idris, Gwynedd, NW Wales
Dolgellau (formerly Dolgelly or Dolgelley) and Cader Idris, Gwynedd, NW Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845. Creator: George Caleb Bingham
Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845

GWR tank number 34 pictured with four men on the St Ives branch. Around 1905
The image shows GWR number 34 pictured with two unnamed men, Charlie Gould the fireman standing on the running plate and the driver Nickie Curnow standing with his feeder (oil can)

North America, Mexico, Teotihuacan, souvenir blanket with colorful Aztec calendar design

Group of three Welsh women in traditional costume Date: circa 1890s

Clevedon, Somerset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, looking towards Swanage - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Railway Viaduct, Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Castle street, Arncroach, Fife, Scotland
Castle Street, Arncroach, Fife, Scotland. The newspaper headlines detail a fatal rail crash, although this has not been so far identified precisely. Date: circa 1910s

Silhouette of a local squire and his dog
Silhouette of a local squire having a drink in his local pub, with his dog at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Bestwood Colliery, near Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire
View of Bestwood Colliery, near Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire. The colliery closed in 1967, but the surviving headstock and winding house, and vertical steam engine of 1873

Picking coal from waste tip during 1921 strike, South Wales
Three men picking coal from a local colliery waste tip during the 1921 strike, South Wales

Fishing Huts at Hastings
Clustered on the shingle of the old town of Hastings, Sussex, are these tall black huts, where the local fishermen dry and mend their nets

Rheidol Vale Railway
The Vale of Rheidol Railway, Aberystwyth, Wales, opened in 1902 to serve the local lead mines. Here is one of the engine sheds at Aberystwyth. The line was privatised 1989

Beach at Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Seaton, Devon, viewed from West Cliff - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Boulter's Lock, River Thames, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Entrance to Boulter's Lock, River Thames, Maidenhead, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Southwold, Suffolk, viewed from the Pier - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Lygon Arms, Broadway, Worcestershire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

South Sands, Bridlington, North Yorkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Aberystwyth, Wales, from Constitution Hill
Aberystwyth, Wales, viewed from Constitution Hill - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Teenage barmaid, Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall
Teenage barmaid at the Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall. circa 1980s

Silhouette of men in a pub
The Lads of the Village -- silhouette of men enjoying a drink of beer in their local pub. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Dark matter distribution. Image 3 of 4. Supercomputer simulation, known as the Millennium Run, showing the distribution of dark matter in the local universe

Village Cricket Match
An enthusiastic crowd gather to watch a cricket match on the village green, Bearstead, Kent, England

Lancashire Witches
THE LANCASHIRE WITCHES Mother Chattox, noted local witch, rides to Pendle Hill

Champion Lady Steer Roper
Lucille Mulhall - the Champion Lady Steer Roper of the World at the Winnipeg Stampede of 1913. She only took 33 4/5 seconds to rope this unfortunate bull!

Lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, Devon
View of the local lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, on the North Devon coast. The lifeboat has left the shore, and the crewmen are wading in the shallows

The Village Pond by A. E. Bestall
A winter scene by Alfred Bestall of people partaking in ice skating on the local pond

Cotswold Games 17th C
Cotswold Olimpick Games organised by Robert Dover, including shin kicking and other local sports

Europe, Italy, Sicily, Taormina. Souvenir limoncello

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"Embracing Local Traditions: From Welsh Costumes to Kuna Indian Molas" Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry cultures as we journey through various corners of the world. A group of three Welsh women don traditional costumes, their colorful attire reflecting a rich heritage that has been passed down through generations. Venturing further, we find ourselves at Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, Cornwall, where a miner stands tall amidst the rugged landscape. His perseverance and dedication echo the resilience of those who have toiled underground for centuries. In Central America's Panama, specifically Cristobal, we encounter Kuna Indian traditional molas. These intricately designed textiles tell stories of ancient traditions and serve as windows into a fascinating indigenous culture. Transporting ourselves back in time to around 1905 on the St Ives branch in North America's Mexico, GWR tank number 34 chugs along with four men aboard. This snapshot captures an era when steam locomotives were lifelines connecting communities and fostering growth. The thrill of fox hunting resonates as hunters raise their glasses in toast after a day spent pursuing their passion. The camaraderie shared among locals is palpable as they celebrate cherished traditions that bind them together. Traveling across continents brings us to Teotihuacan in Mexico, where a souvenir blanket adorned with a colorful Aztec calendar design serves as a reminder of ancient civilizations' enduring legacy. Riga Black Balzams takes center stage at a local liquor shop in Latvia's capital city. This renowned herbal liqueur embodies Latvian craftsmanship and offers visitors an authentic taste of Baltic tradition. A touch of humor awaits us with Parish Council Cartoon—a lighthearted depiction showcasing the idiosyncrasies within local governance structures worldwide—reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. Castle Street beckons us towards Arncroach village nestled within Scotland's picturesque Fife.